Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Washer

Parking available

Explore the area

Salem, OR

Bush's Pasture Park

3 min drive

Salem Hospital

4 min drive

Bush House Museum

4 min drive

Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field)

10 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

TREAT YOURSELF with this luxury cabin that will make you feel like you truly "got away" despite being in the heart of the capitol city. Nothing can quite replace that bone-deep relaxation that a cabin in the woods can deliver, and these cedar-lined walls and sky-high ceilings offer you just that.

You get to step back in time when you enter the Capitol Cabin, to the 70s to be exact. The rich colors and fancy architecture will so transport you that you will ask, "Am I in a movie right now?!"

You will finally accept that you are, in fact, playing the starring role in this movie called LIFE! Switch on the record player, pour a cold drink, and stretch out in front of floor-to-ceiling glass windows to soak up the sunshine.

Take this chance to give yourself the vacation you deserve!

Important Notes: As wonderful as they are your fur-babies need to stay home or with a friend. We have severe pet allergies in the family and can't risk exposure. And per licensing rules, this home cannot exceed 4 adults. Thank you!

Property manager

Heather Rauh

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Salem

Salem is home to this holiday home. Bush House Museum and Capitol City Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Historic Deepwood Estate and Union Street Railroad Bridge. Salem Riverfront Carousel and A.C. Gilbert's Discovery Village are also worth visiting.

Salem, OR

What's nearby

Salem Hospital - 4 min drive
Willamette University - 5 min drive
Salem Riverfront Park - 5 min drive
Elsinore Theater - 5 min drive
Oregon State Fairgrounds Pavilion - 9 min drive

Getting around

Salem Station - 9 min drive
Salem, OR (SLE-McNary Field) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬20 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬15 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Capitol Cabin! Designer Home w/ Soaring Windows located?

Situated in Salem, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Bush's Pasture Park, Bush Barn Art Center and Bush House Museum. Minto Brown Dog Park and Salem Hospital are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Daniel M.

11 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

cool architecture

It's a fantastic place and location. The window in one of the bedrooms was not working and communication with the owner before the check-in was a little glitchy but it worked out. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly R.

11 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay!

We had such a great experience staying in this house. My kids kept saying, "Wow, this is such a cool place!" I loved that I got to show them what a record player was, hah! This was in a perfect location for going to the Enchanted Forest and Silver Falls. Check-in was easy and owner was responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

23 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful!!!

Great location, super clean, and perfect for cozy relaxation. The weather stressed travel plans but great communication with the host took any lodging related stress away. The location had everything needed once we arrived (yay coffee!!!). Awesome stay, thanks!!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mivsam Y.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A gorgeous house

One of the most beautiful houses I stayed at. The host thought of every detail and was highly responsive. Looking forward to staying there again :)

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good weekend in Salem

We stayed in the unique and lovely place. Was a very good stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What an awesome house!

So cool! So much thought went into every room. Honestly the house felt like a time machine. For those of us born in the 70s, it was like revisiting your childhood. The house is spectacular and truly an architectual wonder. The wood thoughtout gives the home a warmth that is lacking in our modern homes and the little touches like even the light switches demonstrate that this house has more character than any house we've seen in a long time. We loved it! We spent hours listening to the record player cruising through the old vinyl. We never even turned on the TV. Our new favorite place in Salem!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob B.

25 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Great house and neighborhood!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David G.

22 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Family

I was able to see my Son and Brother. The home was Great , couldn't ask for a better location The host Heather was easy to work with , which made our stay that much better ! Highly recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

19 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Salem Stay in the Spring

We really loved our stay at Capitol Cabin! It was the perfect fit for me and my son and his girlfriend while we visited my daughter and her wife. Our stay was comfortable, convenient to many things, easy check in/out, seamless communication with the host, and a great value for the cost. I would stay here again without hesitation. We all loved the vibe and retro decor, and the location was perfect. We had everything we needed for our stay and really appreciated Heather's communication and attention to detail. The only thing missing was a dishwasher, but for a shorter stay, it was no problem at all. The next time we come to visit, I'll be checking availability for Capitol Cabin.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

20 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Quiet Cabin

Updated cabin in a quiet residential neighborhood. We appreciated the coffee and warm linens. We will certainly stay there again when we come to Salem.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silas C.

17 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean and functional rental

Two thumbs up

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raina S.

15 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Capitol Cabin

This place was darling, better than the listing for sure! Very clean, quiet little neighborhood, not far from anything you may need. It's provided with all necessities as well. We would definitely stay again. Thank you, Heather for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hillary B.

31 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mid century modern

My family totally loved this house! We were in Salem to drop my daughter off at Willamette University which was only about 15 minutes from the house. It's on a quite culdesac, immaculately clean, and enough room and privacy for our family of four. I will definitely stay here again when I come to Salem.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jon l.

22 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property in a unique area of Salem.

Renting was very seemless and the owners helpful when needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful. Cute architecture house

Heather our host was very helpful with all our questions. If there was any thing we needed, she was quick to respond. The beds comfortable. The blankets were perfect! Cute balcony out by the main room able to seat outside. The street were the house sets very quiet. We book this house for the easy and quick 10 miles to Independence to watch fireworks!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Heather Rauh

Design! I love it!! I want to create spaces where people feel inspired. Able to rest, cook, and bond with those they love. All while feeling they have all they need and more to create memories that become foundational in their relationships.

I am married to my husband of 12 years. We have three young children and nine chickens. We are grateful every day to be a part of the Salem community. And we delight in being able to share the Capitol Cabin with you during your travels.

Why they chose this property

My partner and I were immediately captivated by this custom home. The natural lighting, the angles, the materials, and even the size. It is art. My kind of art. A thoughtfully sculpted house, brimming with character and natural texture. The Capitol Cabin is sculpture that you get to eat, love, rest, and sleep in.

Our initial intention was to buy a property on the beach as our first short-term rental. But when this house came on market here in Salem, where we live, I couldn't stay away. It was exactly the short of house my husband and I would live in if we had chosen to not have kids. That said, we have 3 young children we love dearly, so a two bedroom house is not going to suit our needs at this time.

"But why not when we are empty nesters?" we asked ourselves. That would be the perfect time to own this home. And we want to have short-term rentals, so why not this one. It is perfect, with so much style, and nearby to our personal home in Salem. So why don't we buy our future home -- the 15-years in the future home -- now, share this beautiful architecture with travelers, and be halfway through our mortgage by the time we are ready for it? Why not indeed?

So here we are. Throwing our own style, attention to detail, and creative expression on into a home that we now get to share with you. We hope you enjoy your stay!!

What makes this property unique

Unique three-tier home design, cozy urban cabin vibe. 14' ceilings, 10' south-facing windows with made-to-order linen curtains, natural wood inside and out. Remarkable amount of natural light, with noteworthly light fixtures for after dark.

Double door entryway with coat closet accessible from short walkway and interior garage door. Staircase leads to open concept living room, with a second, shorter stairway to the kitchen/dining area. Hallway leads to back bedrooms and bathrooms. Two-level deck situated within modest, sloped backyard. Private patio with bistro table and chairs accessible from both bedrooms.